FAQs

 

Is your giving tax deductible?

Donations from within the U.S. are tax-deductible, as Connexion Lebanon is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Every donor automatically receives a tax receipt for each donation.

What sort of enterprise are you?

Connexion Lebanon is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.

How Can i become a corporate partner?

Help support our efforts by becoming a corporate partner. Please email us at connexionlebanon@gmail.com to learn more.

Who Do you partner with?

We partner with Beit el Baraka in Lebanon to provide locally sourced food boxes through their agricultural and farming initiatives.

Are you politically associated?  

NO! We are an apolitical organization. Our purpose is to provide the basic human needs to the people of Lebanon.

Who is running this non-profit?

We are a family that resides both in the United States and in Lebanon. We have experience working with vulnerable families in Lebanon since 1995. Our team lead in Beirut is Maha Boulos and in the United States, Lena Saleh. Our head of partnerships is Christine Saleh and Mary Saleh.

is 100% of our money going to those in need?

YES! We are 100% run on a volunteer basis.

What forms of payment do you accept?

You can donate using any major credit card or your PayPal account. We use Stripe to securely process all online donations.

How can I change my monthly donation amount?

Every recurring donor is automatically allocated a donor profile, complete with login details and a password. Donors can edit their own recurring donation plans, easily pause, cancel or resume donations, edit their card information, change a donation amount and even change the charge date of a donation.

Can I donate from outside the U.S. and what are the international fees? 

Stripe Fee Rate Breakdown

UK 1.4% + 20p
European cards 2.9% + 20p

Mexico 3.6% + 3 Mex$

Brazil 3.99% + R$0.50

Singapore 3.4% + S$0.50

Canada 2.9% + CA$0.30

Japan 3.6%

Do you want to join our team?

If you are interested in helping us, whether it be through a project idea or you want to help us spread the word, we want to speak with you! Please email us at connexionlebanon@gmail.com

Is this an ongoing relief effort?

We created this non-profit as a direct response to the crisis in Lebanon. We are adapting and changing everyday to the present needs of Lebanon.

Is there a transaction fee?

Donorbox charges a small platform fee of 1.5% additionally Stripe charges 2.2% + $0.30 for credit card processing.

How can I cancel my monthly donation?

Login in to your Donorbox profile to cancel, pause or edit your recurring donations.

What are the exact food items given to my family?

Spaghetti

Red Lentils

Egyptian Rice

Chickpeas

Sugar

Bulgur Brown

All purpose flour

Red Kidney beans

Salt

Canned Fava Beans

Vermicelli

White Tuna

Sardines

Luncheon Meat

Corned Beef

Tomato Paste

Tahini

Cooking Oil

Fresh Potatoes

Fresh Onions

Lemon

Garlic

Halawa

Turkish Coffee

Cheese Spread

Powdered Milk

Baby Food (we are currently sourcing baby food)